Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 500/5884/8 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
| LSC funding code | 500/5884/8 |
| Entry age: | 16 |
| National Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure | Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) Catalogue approved |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/03/09 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/11 |
| Qualification Structure | Click here to see the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | Click here to see the supporting materials |
Click here to find out how to apply for this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to gain a volunteering position at a public event, such as sporting occasions and music concerts, and act appropriately in that role.
On successful completion learners will be guaranteed an interview to be a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and will be able to understand:
- what they need to do to get into volunteering
- the skills required to volunteer at public events
- the best way to handle difficult situations and areas of potential conflict
- key aspects of health and safety
- the role of volunteers within the 2012 Games
- the importance of teamwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the qualification for?
Why deliver this qualification?
What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I find out more?
How do I apply?
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Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in volunteering and, in particular, would like to apply to be involved at the 2012 Games as a volunteer. Individuals who are unemployed will find this qualification particularly useful in boosting their skills, so they can go on to gain employment.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Support the 2012 Games
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) was specifically designed to support the sustainability element of the bid for the 2012 Games and help raise the profile of volunteering for people who are unemployed. By offering this qualification, you will be supporting the 2012 Games in their efforts to leave a lasting impact.
Comprehensive supporting materials and resources
We make delivering the qualification as simple as possible for you. Unlike other awarding bodies, that just supply you with the standards, we go a step further and provide a full and comprehensive Learner Pack including enough tasks to meet the learning outcomes and complete the qualification. This means you have the option of not having to prepare your own tasks, should you prefer not to. We also provide you with detailed Tutor/Assessor Guidance Notes.
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What are the Learners Prerequisites?
Learners are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation |
| 1 | Becoming a Volunteer | Y/502/0628 |
| 2 | Volunteering and the Olympics | R/502/0630 |
| 3 | Emergency and Basic Fire Awareness | Y/502/0631 |
| 4 | Public Safety Awareness | D/502/0632 |
| 5 | Understanding Effective Customer Relations | H/502/0633 |
| 6 | Understanding Equality and Diversity | K/502/0634 |
| 7 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution in a Public Environment | M/502/0635 |
| 8 | Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills | A/502/0637 |
| 9 | Preparing for and Reflecting on a Volunteer Placement | F/502/0638 |
There are 120 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification.
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What are the Supporting Materials?
Unlike many other awarding bodies that just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive learner packs, which include a full set of structured learning and assessment tasks to help you deliver the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your students
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
The qualification is supported by the following 1st4sport Qualifications resources:
- Recognised Centre Handbook
- Generic administrative guidance for recognised centres
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) Learner Pack
- Internal and independent assessment tools.
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What are the Fees?
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
Contact 1st4sport Qualifications at:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
How do I Apply?
Before you can become recognised to deliver this qualification, you must approach Bansari Somani at SkillsActive (Bansari.Somani@skillsactive.com) who will be able to direct you to the regional authority responsible for approving providers of the Personal Best project and you can then begin the process of applying to become a 1st4sport recognised centre, as detailed below
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best), you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form.
To apply, please request a Centre Recognition Application Form
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best), please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge you any fees to apply to deliver this qualification.
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